My sister, Dyan, passed six year ago on November 23, 2019. The reason for her death was the relentless pursuit of her health by ovarian cancer.

Dyan was my best friend, my companion, and my cheerleader. Without her I wouldn’t have survived the abuse I suffered as a young girl, nor would I have had the inner strength to become the woman I am today. She taught me how to love, lose, and find joy in each day.

Was she perfect? Far from it. But she was mine.

This time of year, when I stand on my front porch, I see a star shining bright in the eastern sky and I know she is with me. Her laughter rings through the night sky and wraps itself around my heart.

To honor her passing I wrote this haiku, entitled My Star

I hear you calling
a bright star...my immortal
night is when you sing

I will admit no one is going to give me an award for my prose, but no matter–my sister hears my words.

Blessed be :]

Mi manchi profondamente, mio ​​amato immortale.